Parents’ Club Mission

To provide opportunities for parents of Webster Groves High School students to network and exchange ideas and work together on projects to benefit Webster Groves High School students, including funding for Educational Grants.

To build working relationships with Webster Groves High School faculty and staff, that benefit the students.

To raise money for scholarships to be awarded each year to selected Webster Groves High School seniors. To raise money for and sponsor a WGHS Senior Graduation Celebration, free of charge to all graduating students.

The Secret Gardens of Webster Groves

Sunday May 31 Noon – 4 Rain or shine

This self paced tour will take you to deep into eight of Webster Groves’ most enchanting private gardens. Purchase advance tickets from the retailers below or online and pick them up on tour day at the Bird Sanctuary. Tickets are $20 the day of the tour at the Bird Sanctuary.

In gratitude to the donors

‘I OPT IN’ Just text ‘22828’

It’s easy to opt in to receive Parents’ Club email. Text ‘22828’ and the message ‘WGHSPC’. You will then be prompted to provide your email address. We hope all parents of WGHS students ‘Opt in’ to receive Parents’ Club email, the primary means of communication to the WGHS parent community. You can also download this form and return it to the WGHS Main Office or join the mailing list electronically by clicking on the orange button to the right.

Tips From Parents To Make Your Life Easier

Conferences

"Go to parent/teacher conferences even when things are going well with your child. Invest in these relationships because when there are challenges, the teachers will know that you are already involved in their life."

"Sign up for all the teachers you need to see, then keep making the rounds until it is your turn. You will get to all the teachers quicker than if you sign up for one teacher and wait, then sign up for another teacher and wait, etc."

"It helps if two parents can attend so you can split the duties."

"Be patient. Accept that it is going to take most of your evening. Enjoy seeing your friends and make some new ones!"

"Meet your child's teachers and get a feel for their approach. Then you can advise your child how best to handle that class."

"Get to conferences early."

Drop Off

"Drop off before 7:45am to beat the wait in traffic. Also, come off of Big Bend instead of Lockwood; much less traffic."

"Have them walk a block (or two!). This way they get exercise and you aren't in the traffic jam of parents."

"Patience is key. Allow plenty of time, drive incredibly slowly while scanning for students who think they are invincible and therefore will walk right in front of your car."

Involvement

"Get involved, you only have four more years!"

"Don't wait for conferences to discuss any issues."

"The biggest challenge is staying involved with your child, yet allowing him/her to develop those all important problem solving and people skills."

"The Parent Club is a wonderful opportunity to get involved... it is a very important time to connect with other parents so you can keep up with what is happening at the school and in our community."